Panther Creek Reservoir
Panther Creek Reservoir is an earth dam located in Yamhill County, Oregon, built in 1971. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Panther Creek Reservoir
The primary purpose of Panther Creek Reservoir is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Carlton (local government). It impounds the Panther Creek near Lafayette.
The dam stands 51 feet tall and stretches 170 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 12/06/2019.
At 51 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Yamhill |
| Nearest City | Lafayette |
| River/Stream | Panther Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.30471, -123.35010 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Length | 170 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,180 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF CARLTON |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/06/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00508 |
| Federal ID | OR00508 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |